News and events

The Commission is organising a selection procedure to fill three administrator posts within the DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, in the field of integrated maritime policy. The closing date for the submission of applications is 12/09/2013.

The Commission confirms that the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture has today provided a favourable opinion backing a proposal of the European Commission for a Regulation adopting trade measures with regard to the Faroe Islands.

The protocol is consistent with the reform of the external dimension of the EU Common Fisheries Policy by placing a strong emphasis on scientific advice, economic profitability, good governance and respect of international law. Sustainability is ensured by restricting fishing activity to the surplus resources in all fisheries whilst 14m EUR – of a total envelope of 40m EUR, is earmarked to support the fisheries sector in the country.